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Ministry of Textiles
Embassy of India, Paris and AEPC organise Seminar on ‘India-France: Market Opportunities and Areas of Cooperation for a Sustainable Textile and Fashion’
The Embassy of India, Paris in collaboration with Apparel Export Promotion Council  organized a webinar on ‘India-France: Market Opportunities and Areas of Cooperation for a Sustainable Textile and Fashion’ yesterday. Dr Praphullachandra Sharma, DCM, Embassy of India, Paris, gave the opening remarks. Ms Shubhra, Trade Advisor, Ministry of Textiles talked on policy and sustainability targets and ambitions related to Indian textile industry and sustainability. Trade Advisor emphasized on the fact that the Indian Government is employing different policies to improve productivity and reduce environmental pollution. “Initiatives like PM-MITRA which is establishing seven mega textile parks across the country would enable embedding sustainability in the value chain and would make the industry future ready giving it a competitive edge globally” the advisor said.
Speaking on the current status and outlook for Indian apparel exporters, AEPC Chairman, Shri Narendra Goenka said, “Indian apparel industry is very well aware of the alarming fact that without sustainable supply chains, the fashion industry will become less and less viable. Sustainability is now counted as one of the major pillars of apparel export business and a growth tool.
“India offers to the world a complete value chain solution from farm to fashion giving us a competitive edge towards efficient implementation and monitoring of the sustainability throughout the supply chain through triple bottom line  approach involving three pillars of sustainability that are economic, social, and environmental.” he said.
India has recently launched Project SU.RE which stands for ‘Sustainable Resolution’ - a firm commitment from the industry to move towards fashion that contributes to a clean environment. Indian brands have pledged to source/ utilize a substantial portion of their total consumption using sustainable raw materials and processes, by the year 2025.
The webinar dwelled on various subjects from environment sustainability like water usage, energy consumption, chemical loads, air emission, carbon emission, solid waste, and landfill, to circularity and social sustainability such as inclusivity, skilling, labour reforms and women empowerment. Importance of blockchain and traceability was also discussed.
The webinar, which had key speakers from LVMH, Fashion Green Hub, Decathlon, Jamini and Intellecap, saw a huge response with more than 50 participants including manufacturers, retailers, designers, policymakers, start-ups, innovators in sustainable fashion and textile industries, consultants, export councils, and government bodies.
Prime Minister's Office
Departure Statement of Prime Minister for G 20 Osaka Summit
I am visiting Osaka, Japan to attend G 20 Summit. I look forward to discussing the major challenges and opportunities faced by our world today with other global leaders. Women Empowerment, issues related to digitalization and artificial intelligence, and progress in achieving SDGs and in our common efforts to address major global challenges such as terrorism and climate change form the rich agenda of the Summit.
The Summit will provide an important opportunity to reiterate and reinforce our strong support to reformed multilateralism, which is crucial for preserving rule-based international order in today’s fast changing world. The Summit will also be a platform for sharing India’s strong developmental experience of the last five years, which provided the basis for a resounding mandate by the people of India to the Government to continue on the path to progress and stability.
The Osaka Summit will also be an important stepping stone for India towards hosting the G-20 Summit in 2022, when we usher in a New India in the 75th Anniversary year of our Independence.
On the sidelines, I also look forward to engaging with leaders of our major partner countries on important issues of bilateral and global importance.
I also look forward to host the next Russia, India and China  Informal Summit on the sidelines, and also to participate in the next informal meetings of BRICS  and JAI  leaders
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Department of Consumer Affairs proactively tackling challenges presented by ever-evolving online sector
Department of Consumer Affairs urges e-commerce companies & industry associations to refrain from indulging in any design or pattern in online interfaces deceiving or manipulating consumer choices
The Department of Consumer Affairs has taken a proactive approach in tackling the challenges presented by the ever-evolving online sector. Recently, the Department has noticed emergence of unfair trade practices known as “dark patterns” which involve using design and choice architecture in online interfaces to deceive, coerce, or influence consumers into making choices that are not in their best interest. Dark patterns encompass a wide range of manipulative practices such as drip pricing, disguised advertising, bait and click, choice manipulation, false urgency and privacy concerns.
The Department is keeping abreast of the initiatives undertaken by various regulators around the globe in other jurisdictions against dark patterns involving unfair and deceptive practices in online interfaces. The Department of Consumer Affairs  conducted an interactive consultation in Mumbai on June 13, 2023 with various stakeholders including Advertising Standards Council of India , ecommerce companies, industry associations etc.
The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, has urged the e-commerce companies, industry associations to refrain from indulging in any design or pattern in the online interfaces of their platform that may deceive or manipulate consumer choices and fall into the category of dark patterns.
This information was given by the Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply today in the Lok Sabha.
Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department conducts searches in Pune
The Income Tax Department carried out search and survey operations on 12.01.2021 in the cases of leading builders located in Borivali-Mira Road-Bhayander Area of Thane.
The search action has resulted in seizure of unaccounted cash of Rs.10.16 crore. Total unaccounted income of earlier years detected during the search operation is Rs. 520.56 crore including the cash seized. The unaccounted income inter alia includes on-money on sale of land and flats; accommodation entries of non-genuine unsecured loans routed through certain shell/paper companies; unaccounted cash receipts in the nature of capital introduction/cash loan; unaccounted cash expenses etc.
Further, the unrecognized sales revenue of Rs. 514.84 crore for FY 2019-20 has been accepted by the group during the search action. Accordingly, the group has agreed to pay Self Assessment Tax on the same.
Lockers found during the course of search operation are yet to be operated. Further investigations are in progress.
Ministry of Railways
GENERAL MANAGER, WESTERN RAILWAY HOISTED THE NATIONAL FLAG ON INDEPENDENCE DAY & EXTENDED HIS GREETINGS TO FELLOW RAILWAYMEN
: Mumbai, August 15, 2023
The 77th Independence Day was celebrated on Western Railway with the National Flag hoisted by Shri Ashok Kumar Misra, General Manager of Western Railway at Western Railway Headquarters Office at Churchgate. On this occasion, he inspected the ceremonial parade of RPF. Shri Misra addressed the gathering by extending his greetings of this solemn occasion to the Railwaymen and their families. At the start of the function, GM Shri Ashok Kumar Misra was welcomed by Shri P C Sinha, IG-cum-Principal Chief Security Commissioner of Western Railway. Smt. Kshama Misra, President of Western Railway’s Women Welfare Organization , Shri Prakash Butani, Additional General Manager of Western Railway, Principal Heads of Departments alongwith other senior railway officers were also present.
In his Independence Day Message, General Manager Shri Misra briefed the gathering about the achievements and milestones accomplished by Western Railway recently. He stated that by making our country more developed and prosperous, we will be paying befitting homage & tributes to the freedom fighters, martyrs and all the heroes of the freedom struggle movement who with their valour and sacrifice helped to gain Independence for our Motherland. Shri Misra while concluding his address, motivated the staff to continue with the hardwork and to always have the quest for excellence. This will help to accomplish the goals and to attain the desired results which will take Western Railway to new heights. GM Shri Misra also congratulated the RPF personnel of Western Railway, Shri Himmat Singh Nathawat, Sub-Inspector, Special Intelligence Branch, Mumbai and Shri Bhunesh Kumar Srivastava, Assistant Sub-Inspector, Bhuj, for receiving the prestigious Indian Police Medal for Meritorious Service.
Smt. Kshama Misra - President of Western Railway Women's Welfare Organization  donated utility items like Stainless Steel Hot Plate with Puffer & Casserole to Jagjivan Ram Hospital which was handed to Dr. Hafeezunnisa, Principal Chief Medical Director of Western Railway.
On this occasion, a short film titled “Azadi ke Rang Paschim Railway ke Sang” was presented which showcased the achievements and extraordinary milestones accomplished by Western Railway. An anthem made in collaboration with Radio City “Meri Maati, Mera Desh; Maati ko Naman, Veeron ka Vandan” was also played on this occasion. This was followed by cultural programme with several patriotic songs & dance performance on this occasion.
Ministry of Steel
India only country among top 10 steel producing nations of the world to register growth in steel production in January to March 2022
Data released by World Steel Association on April 22
Steel Minister Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh congratulates Indian steel industry for sterling performance; encourages them to sustain this level of performance
Union Steel Minister Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh congratulated Indian steel industry for sterling performance at a global level and encouraged them to sustain this level of performance in the year 2022. Such momentum of production will help India reach the targeted level of 500 million tonne production capacity in the next 25 years of Amritkaal, he added.
As per the data released by World Steel Association on April 22, India is the only country among top 10 steel producing nations of the world, which has registered growth in steel production in January to March 2022 period, as compared to corresponding period last year. India has produced 31.9 million tonnes of steel in the period with a growth of 5.9 percent. In March 2022, with a production of 10.9 million tonnes of steel in India, the growth rate is 4.4 percent. Brazil is the only other country among top 10 Nations which has registered growth in the month of March.
It is noteworthy that Steel Minister held separate meetings with public sector and private sector steel companies earlier this week and reviewed their capital expenditure, production targets and future plans. He exhorted them to keep in mind the carbon neutral commitment of India by 2070, hydrogen mission and clean & green steel while making strategic plans for the future. Representatives of steel industry thanked the leadership and officials of Steel Ministry for the continuous guidance and support that they have been getting.
Prime Minister's Office
PM meets PT Usha in Parliament
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi expressed happiness after meeting PT Usha in Parliament.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said:
Ministry of Railways
Indian Railway athletes for Tokyo Olympic Games
Continuing with its affluent sports legacy, Indian Railways’ sportspersons are all set to bring glory to the nation.
25 athletes and 5 Coaches and 1 Physio from Railway Sports Promotion Board are representing Indian contingent in Tokyo Olympic Games being held from 23rd July to 8th August, 2021. Indian Railways is one of the biggest contributing organisation in the Olympic Games with approx 20% of the total athletes.
To boost up their morale, Ministry of Railways have announced following Special Cash awards in favour of Indian Railway athletes and officials participating in the ongoing Tokyo Olympic Games 2020 as per following details, over and above existing policy:
- Gold Medal : Rs.3 Crore;
- Silver Medal : Rs.2 Crore;
- Bronze Medal : Rs.1 Crore.
- Up to 8th Participants : Rs.35 Lakh;
- Participants : Rs.7.5 Lakh;
- Coach of Gold medalist athlete : Rs.25 Lakh;
- Coach of Silver medalist athlete : Rs.20 Lakh;
- Coach of Bronze Medalist athlete : Rs.15 Lakh;
- Other coaches of Participant athletes : Rs.7.5 Lakh.
This liberalized promotion policy will act as an incentive to the country’s elite sportspersons/coaches and reaffirms Railways commitment to the promotion of sports in the country
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
IREDA to establish office in Gujarat’s GIFT city to finance Renewable Energy projects in foreign currency
IREDA’s net NPA down from 7.18% to 2.03% in last three years
IREDA is planning to establish an office in Gujarat's GIFT City to finance Renewable Energy projects in foreign currency. The office at GIFT City, Gandhinagar, will be classified as an overseas office, allowing the IREDA to avoid foreign exchange hedging cost. Shri Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman & Managing Director , Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency  informed this while speaking in a panel discussion on "Scaling up Clean Energy Investment in Emerging Economies" under the aegis of G20 events at the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on 23rd February 2023.
He stressed the significance of the Green Taxonomy to raise the approximately Rs. 25 lakh crores fund for green energy projects by 2030. He suggested that Insurance and Superannuation funds can be mandated to invest 2% of their assets under management in Green Bonds to finance green energy projects.
Speaking of the IREDA's phenomenal growth over the past three years, Shri Das remarked that we have concentrated on providing handholding approach to our stakeholders with every possible support in compliance with best Corporate Governance Standards. As a result of IREDA's proactive approach of proper review and monitoring, the company has been able to lower its Net NPAs from 7.18% to 2.03% during the past three years. He emphasized that IREDA has been working to ensure highest standards of Corporate Governance by implementing the 3Cs principles of Conviction, Commitment, and Clarity. Shri Das said that IREDA has been a trend-setter to introduce unique financial products as per market requirements.
CMD, IREDA also highlighted that all the major multilateral and bilateral agencies such as World Bank, KfW, JICA and ADB, etc. preferred to channel their funds through IREDA for RE projects, demonstrating that IREDA is the top choice for RE funding. He requested these agencies to review their appraisal process in order to speed up financial support by reducing processing time and other bottlenecks. He concluded by saying that IREDA would continue to play a motherly role in the RE sector through financing.
Shri Dinesh Jagdale, Joint Secretary, MNRE and Mr, Tim Gould, Chief Energy Economist, International Energy Agency  and other senior officials from ADB, NTPC, SECI and CEEW also participated in the panel discussion.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Allocation of Remdesivir made upto 16th May 2021 to ensure its adequate availability across the country- Shri D.V Sadananda Gowda
Considering the requirement of Remdesivir in every state and ensuring its adequate availability, Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilisers Shri D.V Sadananda Gowda today announced the allocation of Remdesivir made upto 16th May 2021. This will ensure smooth supply of Remdesivir across country so that no patient face difficulty in this pandemic time, he added.
In a letter written to all States by Department of Pharmaceuticals and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare , it was mentioned that in continuation of the allocation plan of Remdesivir drug for the period 21st April to 9th May, 2021 communicated by DO issued on 1st May 2021, an updated allocation plan valid for period of 21st April to 16th May, 2021 is prepared jointly by Department of Pharmaceuticals and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
The allotment has been made for the States/UTs and State Governments and UTs have been asked to monitor proper distribution within the State/UT covering government and private hospitals as appropriate and in line with judicious use.
State governments / UTs have been advised to place adequate purchase orders with the marketing companies immediately, if they have not already done so, for the quantity that they want to purchase out of allocation for the State/ UT as per supply chain in close coordination with liaison officers of the companies. The coordination with private distribution channel in the state could also be made.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al Ahmed Al-Sabah on his appointment as the Prime Minister of Kuwait
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al Ahmed Al-Sabah, on his appointment as the Prime Minister of Kuwait.
Prime Minister Modi tweeted :
"My congratulations and best wishes to His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al Ahmed Al-Sabah, on his appointment as the Prime Minister of Kuwait. I look forward to working with him to further deepen and expand our excellent bilateral relations."
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the light and sound show 'Jai Hind' at Red Fort in New Delhi today
There will also be a Matrubhumi show, in which India's history of thousands of years has been integrated in a wonderful manner
This program is starting in the year of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and this journey of making historical places of India a place of inspiration is starting from here today
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has organized several programs during Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to make our young generation acquainted with the countless martyrs who sacrificed their lives to free India from slavery
To make India topmost country in the world in every field till centenary of Independence, Modi ji has asked all of us to take a resolve for Amrit Kaal
This journey is also a journey of taking resolutions from 75 years of independence till the centenary of independence and it is also a time to take a pledge as to where the country will be at that time
With the collective effort of the 130 crore people of India, we have to show our resolve to make the country first in the world
For last 8 years, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, strong determination, energy and confidence to walk in one direction can be seen in people of the country
India first, and, India foremost, India should move ahead with these two resolutions
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the light and sound show 'Jai Hind' at Red Fort in New Delhi today. Union Culture Minister Shri G Kishan Reddy, Minister of State for Culture, Smt. Meenakshi lekhi, Lt. Governor of Delhi Shri VK Saxena and several other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
In his address, Union Home Minister said that there will also be a Matrubhumi show, in which India's history of thousands of years has been integrated in a wonderful manner. He said that this program is starting in the year of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and this journey of making historical places of India a place of inspiration is starting from here today.
Shri Amit Shah said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has organized several programs during Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to make our young generation acquainted with the countless martyrs who sacrificed their lives to free India from slavery. He said that to make India topmost country in the world in every field till centenary of Independence, Modi ji has asked all of us to take a resolve for Amrit Kaal. Shri Shah said that this journey is also a journey of taking resolutions from 75 years of independence till the centenary of independence and it is also a time to take a pledge as to where the country will be at that time.
Union Home Minister said that with the collective effort of the 130 crore people of India, we have to show our resolve to make the country first in the world. He said that for last 8 years, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, strong determination, energy and confidence to walk in one direction can be seen in people of the country. Shri Shah said that India should move ahead with two resolutions of India first, and, India foremost.
Ministry of Education
MAKAUT VICE CHANCELLOR TO INTERACT WITH THE STUDENTS TOMORROW
Kolkata, 13 July, 2020
Prof. Saikat Maitra, the Vice Chancellor of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, W.B took has decided to reach out to the students and address their queries online. Not only the students but their parents can also interact directly with the Vice Chancellor on 14th July from 7 p.m. . This is for the first time a Vice Chancellor of any University has taken such initiative. He has informed that many such interactions will take place in future also.
The all-pervading health threat blown up due to Covid-19 pandemic has put the entire education system in an unprecedented situation. Classes are on but the institutions are closed, teachers could be seen but cannot be reached, students know the chemical equations but cannot practice in the laboratory. They are getting stressed up both psychological and physically being confined to their home with countless queries pertaining to exams, education, career prospects and all. In this scenario the Vice Chancellor has decided to directly talk to the students and satisfy them.
The Vice chancellor has also informed that the University has launched a helpline named ‘Solutions to closer relationship with students’ ‘Samadhan’ The students are getting information about academics through this online number. They can also WhatsApp on this number for the solution.
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Prime Minister's Office
Diplomatic Advisor to the President of France calls on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
Mr. Bonne briefs PM on the progress in various areas of bilateral cooperation
PM conveys his gratitude to President Macron for invitation to participate in the Bastille Day celebrations
PM conveys that he looks forward to his meeting with President Macron in Paris
Diplomatic Advisor to the President of France, Mr. Emmanuel Bonne, called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today.
Mr. Bonne briefed PM on the progress in various areas of bilateral cooperation in the context of PM’s forthcoming visit to France.
PM conveyed his gratitude to President Macron for his invitation to participate in the Bastille Day celebrations as Guest of Honour on July 14.
Recalling his recent meeting with President Macron in Hiroshima, PM said that he looked forward to continuing their conversation in Paris that would further strengthen India-France Strategic Partnership.